Fantastic article - and yes, I'm very much a Borlaugian
https://mobile.nytimes.com/2018/02/08/opinion/environment-oil-scare....
The foolish idea that capitalism is the enemy of the environment misses the point that
environmentalism is itself a luxury that few poor countries can adequately afford. If you doubt
this, contrast the air and water quality in New York City with that of any similar-sized city in the
developing world..